Today marks the start of the Tour de France! And what better way to celebrate than to introduce the new Tissot PR 100 Tour de France watch. Since the 1980s, and after a short hiatus, Tissot has been the Official Timekeeper of this prestigious men’s cycling event. Each year, in order for the cyclists to push their limits on every stretch and turn, every second is crucial. Thankfully, Tissot’s wealth of experience in timing cycling races ensures they are adept at navigating these complexities. In more recent years, Tissot has released a special edition watch to go alongside their timekeeping role. This year, the PR 100 Chronograph has its time to shine! The perfect accessory for cycling enthusiasts, if you want to learn more about the Tissot PR 100 Tour de France watch keep reading.
The New Tissot PR 100 Tour de France Watch
The Dial and Case
Inspired by the road, this model exhibits an asphalt-grained black dial with a date aperture and three chronograph sub-dials; accounting for a central 60-second chronograph hand, 30-minutes and 1/10 of a second counters. In addition to this, the dial features silver-tone baton indices and needle-shaped hour and minute hands. For a playful touch, and pop of colour, the bicycle-shaped second hand features the iconic yellow colour of the competition. Moreover, for enhanced visibility, even in low-light conditions, the hour and minute hands feature a Super-LumiNova coating.
A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal shields the dial. Providing great protection, it showcases the high-quality materials that Tissot have used throughout this special edition watch. Measuring 40mm in diameter, a stainless steel case frames the dial. Its inclusive size means that both men and women cycling aficionado can sport it on their wrist. Overleaf, the stainless steel case back features an engraving of the Tour de France logo. Moreover, the watch is water-resistant up to 100 metres. So it is a practical choice for everyday wear.
The Movement and Finishing Touches
Timing is an essential part of all cycling races and, thankfully, due to their wealth of experience, Tissot has mastered this. Transferring this over to their watches not only allows consumers to experience Swiss-made quality but also the spirit of the cycling event. So, to reflect this, a high-quality quartz movement lives inside the case. With an E.O.L. indicator, and various chronograph functions, it provides great precision and robustness; just like the 8-15 timekeepers used throughout the race.
Durable and versatile, a three-row stainless steel bracelet, with a butterfly clasp, secures the watch to the wrist. However, if this isn’t quite to your taste, a black bi-material strap, with a standard buckle clasp, also comes with the watch. Inspired by the handlebar grips of a bicycle, and with accents of the Tour de France yellow, it gives the watch a more sporty look. Ultimately it is down to personal preference as to what strap you prefer, but no matter which you end up choosing, a sleek statement is sure to be made.
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